For example, the junction at The Highway and Dock Street in east London where Times reporter, Mary Bowers was seriously injured on her bike, is currently listed as part of a "safe" route.

However, as the cycle routes are picked up from the National Cycle Network, Google is relying on it to provide the most suitable routes. Besides, as Google has the ability to update its mapping services, any issues such as these should be ironed out to prove a popular addition among cyclists.

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